Serta Simmons Bedding Moving Operations To Windsor Locks

The largest mattress manufacturing company in the country is moving to Windsor Locks and bringing 200 new or relocated jobs into the state, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced on Monday.

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC plans to relocate its Massachusetts operations to Windsor Locks where it will lease manufacturing space at 140 Old County Circle.

“We are attracting and retaining companies like never before – and this is yet another example,” Malloy said in a statement. “We are aggressively adding new companies, and we are continuing to make progress. Manufacturing has been a core sector and a driving force of Connecticut’s economy in the past, and it will continue to be so in the years ahead. That’s why we continue to build partnerships with companies like Serta Simmons Bedding, which knows the state has the skilled workforce and innovative strategies that can help any company thrive.

“We’re thrilled to be adding hundreds of new jobs as Serta Simmons grows a footprint in Connecticut.”

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As the owner and manager of National Bedding Company, LLC (the largest licensee and majority shareholder of Serta, Inc.) and Simmons Bedding Company, LLC, the company is undertaking a national effort to retool and optimize their combined manufacturing footprint.

“Serta Simmons Bedding is grateful for the state’s assistance with our relocation to Windsor Locks,” SSB Executive Vice President of Operations Mark Baron said. “The area offers a talented workforce and tremendous geographical advantages for some of our most valued customers.”

“I’m grateful Governor Malloy continues to attract businesses that will grow our economy,” Deputy Speaker of the House Peggy Sayers said in a statement. “This is a welcome addition to Windsor Locks tax base.”

The state, through the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), will support the multimillion dollar project with an $8 million, 10-year loan at 2 percent interest.

Loan forgiveness for $5 million will be provided if Serta Simmons Bedding maintains the new and relocated positions for two consecutive years.

The funding, which requires State Bond Commission approval, will be used for leasehold improvements and new machinery and equipment, according to a press release.

“In the last year alone, Governor Malloy and DECD have launched several initiatives aimed at helping manufacturing companies grow their workforce, develop the skills of their workers, and develop new technologies,” DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith said in the release. “Serta Simmons Bedding’s decision to relocate operations in Connecticut is no coincidence. The company knows we are serious about growing this important sector of our economy.”